Eventually, auto manufacturers will tune in to what customers actually want. The Ford Courier, based on the Mazda “B” pickup, was a response to the resounding popularity of the compact Nissan and Toyota pickups that hit our shores in… more»
Stored But Solid: 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon
1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well. If you’ve been in… more»
Real Barn Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Big changes were in store for the Ford Mustang after 1973, or I guess it’s more accurate to say small changes, as the pony car got a significant decrease in size for the ’74 model. Based on looks alone,… more»
Cheap Old School RV! 1970 Dodge Travco
With production having ceased in the late eighties, plenty of time has elapsed for many Travco motorhomes to have fallen into some state of disarray. However, one of the real positives here is that the bodies were made from… more»
Tons Of Character: 1968 Volvo 122S
A few blocks away from my house, there’s a church that often has a really nice ’90s Volvo sedan parked in the lot, and it makes me think that we don’t see enough Volvos on the road these days…. more»
Ready To Cruise: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was nearing the last of the third-generation run by 1971, not too long before GM unveiled the new Colonnade styling that became so popular later in the seventies. While I also enjoy the more modern look… more»
Straight and Honest: 1938 Oldsmobile Coupe Project
Spotted on Facebook Marketplace in Gilroy, California, this 1938 Oldsmobile coupe is one of those rare prewar survivors that’s managed to stay straight and intact, despite not being very pretty these days, through the decades. Priced at $4,299, the… more»
Celebrity Owned Survivor: 1971 Ford Thunderbird
We’ve featured several cars on Barn Finds over the years that were once owned by celebrities, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about whether or not that factor bears any importance regarding their… more»
Solid Start: 1974 Datsun 260Z Project Car
For fans of classic Japanese sports cars, this 1974 Datsun 260Z project listed on craigslist in Elk River might be a great place to start. The seller is asking $5,000 and describes it as a mostly solid car that’s… more»
Behemoth Bumpers! 1974 Mercury Comet V8 GT
Bumpers! All I see when surveying this exceedingly clean 1974 Mercury Comet is bumpers. OK, now that I’ve got that out of the way, let’s take a more serious look at Mercury’s “me-too” compact. Posting quite a visual statement… more»
Worthwhile Project? 1969 Plymouth GTX
While this 1969 Plymouth GTX could easily create some interest in the Mopar community, it might also catch the eyes of horticulture fans, as this one’s been sitting long enough for a large amount of foliage to develop on… more»




















